Organic agriculture is growing in Missouri with a 36% increase in total organic sales between 2017 and 2022 according to USDA’s Census of Agriculture. Neighboring Mid-South states like Arkansas (+190%), Oklahoma (+372%) saw even larger increases. According to the Organic Integrity Database, Missouri has nearly 200 organic farms with laying hens and over 180 farms growing organic row crops such as corn and soybeans. More than a third of Missouri’s organic farms (N=143) grossed over $500,000 according to USDA’s 2021 Survey of Organic Producers. The resources below were developed through research supported by USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture Award 2020-05110632359.

Organic field soybeans up close.
Organic enterprise budgets

Find organic egg layer and organic crop enterprise budgets.

Crops growing inside of a greenhouse with the plastic walls rolled up to release heat.
Organic producer videos

Building an ecosystem of support for organic producers

Creating an ecosystem of support for organic farmers requires:

  • Expanded human capital through training and collaborations
  • Increased market access and expansion
  • Supportive policy environment
  • Better access to financing
  • Strengthened community support

Learn more by reviewing a 2025 report on organic opportunities and challenges or reading this summary of innovation and entrepreneurship in organic systems.

Supporting organic producers in your educator role